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Moments before their live show, Alan Bersten and his dance partner have communicated through a fun new video that has come out which shows them acting out an unforgettable scene from ‘The Parent Trap’. They are enacting a countdown, reminiscent of the famous camp scene from the movie, right before revealing the childhood pictures to each other. The competitor is still struggling to convince the viewers to vote for him during the contest season.
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The clip begins with the voice of Bersten providing the context of the situation. “On the third count, we will show them to each other, alright? Alright… one… two… three!” The instant could not be any more perfect—just when the public is about to see the live show and cast their votes, the clip gets aired.
The public did not need much time to identify the reference to the 1998 movie starring Lindsay Lohan where the twin girls—Hallie and Annie—first come to know that they are sisters at a summer camp. The re-enactment was definitely appreciated by the generation who grew up watching this classic movie.
One viewer expressed her pleasure in one of the finest ways possible: “I’m loving every single tribute to ‘The Parent Trap’! This is my favorite childhood movie-I could picture that scene so vividly.” The influence of the nostalgia factor is apparently quite strong in favor of the couple as they are getting ready for the performance night.
The audience found the pictures being shown to each other part funny and one very well made. Another person said, “Hold on I laughed so hard for the photo reveal! This reel is the funniest one ever.” It appears that a bit of light-heartedness is helping the competitors take a break from the regular stress of the competition.
The video has been one of the biggest highlights in the competition this week. One commentator said, “Definitely the content king of this week!” and another said, “These videos are so great” while acknowledging their innovative approach to the tough situation of coping with the competition.
The posting was not only well-timed but also very strategically placed—right before the live performance—and showed the great thinking of Bersten and his partner. One fan said that the couple is “counting down the seconds to your dance!” while another jokingly asked “that’s it you get all my votes” after watching the short funny clip.
Some admirers were even more dramatic in their recognition. One viewer amidst the call of contest said, “I am not ready for this emotionally.” She/he could be one of the overzealous fans in the fierce competition season. Another cheering “LIVING for these PT reels” was speaking about the film with the common abbreviation that has been used by the fans.
The revealing of the pictures from childhood attracted much attention, and one of the viewers reacted to the images shown by saying “They are both 2 weeks old here”. This human element enhances the relationship through which the audience feels connected to the dancers not only by their dancing skills which the viewer presumes they have very good ones.
Bersten, the choreographer and dancer who is popularly known for his role in the famous dancing competition, has consistently pulled his career through by connecting to the audience in an inventive way. His recent move in social media has served as a proof that he can come up with unforgettable moments that will not only be remembered in the competition but also on the dance floor.
The feedback has been nothing but great with many people commenting crying-laughing emojis as their way of showing they laughed a lot. “This made me cackle! I adore you, guys,” shouted one follower, while another enthusiastically reacting called the content “iconic”.
These relationships and moments to remember might count for the competition to determine where to direct the audience’s votes as the competition gets tougher. The dancing couple’s blend of nostalgia, humor, and personality is likely to continue to bear good fruits.
The competition is hard and the dancers need to find more creative ways to entertain the audience with their non-dancing skills. The use of such popular cultural references as ‘The Parent Trap’ immediately attracts people’s interest and recognition which helps them throughout the competition.
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There are only a few hours left until the dance, therefore, the time for the resurrection of the past event cannot be more strategic. The audience receives a nice and unforgettable impression exactly at the moment they are going to watch and vote. The main components of humor and nostalgia appear to be very appealing to the audiences even during the competition weeks when the pressure is high. Elaine and Lisa Ann Walter have also been part of memorable moments this season. The tango performance was particularly impressive, and Bersten’s Disney Night makeup transformation was another highlight that captivated viewers.